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August 2026




31/08/2026Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Ionian Sea
The Management Committee of the institution approved the appointment




31/08/2026The Philippine terminal operator ICTSI will acquire the African port company TLG
The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa




31/08/2026EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below their capacity while European ships continue to be dismantled in Asia
This was reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment




31/08/2026In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tanger Med set a new record
In the first six months of 2026, growth of +6% was recorded




31/08/2026The crew of the ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus has been arrested
Eight people died in the accident. Another 17 passengers are missing




31/08/2026Singapore, profit halved in the first half of 2026
The Chinese company focuses on energy containers. In the period, the turnover of specialized containers exceeds that of standard boxes for the first time




28/08/2026CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet
Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%




28/08/2026The recovery of the containerized shipping market drives the quarterly results of COSCO Shipping Holdings
The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU and six 3,200 TEU containerships




28/08/2026La Spezia Container Terminal invests 90 million in port facilities for the new Ravano Terminal
Four ship-to-shore cranes and 18 yard vehicles have been ordered




28/08/2026G20 trade accelerates in the second quarter
Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a sustained pace




28/08/2026COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)




28/08/2026In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%
Net profit up by +7.4%




27/08/2026In 2025, Meyer Werft's revenues grew by +107%
The annual financial year was closed with a net loss of -383.8 million euros




27/08/2026OOIL's half-year results were weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter
The January-June period was closed with a net profit of $729.3 million (-23.6%)




27/08/2026In September, Messina will start the new West Med Line service
It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya




27/08/2026The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera
Delivery of the unit is scheduled for 2027




27/08/2026Port of Livorno, the Regional Administrative Court has cancelled the extension of the coastal landscape constraint to port and hinterland areas
Gariglio: for companies it means the removal of a procedural burden that risked stopping investments already planned




26/08/2026In the first half of the year, SBB CFF SBB Cargo returned to profit
The Swiss group's trains carried more than six million passengers (+1.3%)




26/08/2026Tarros will include the port of Salerno in the Italy Libya Express service
The ship "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route




26/08/2026MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of its fleet renewal plan
The results of the second quarter between sales of old ships, new purchases and a freight market supported by tensions in the Middle East




25/08/2026The White House denounces the practice of "illegal" port transhipment to evade US duties
The creation of a customs control system based on artificial intelligence to combat the phenomenon has been proposed




25/08/2026CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize the agreement for Terminal 4 at the Port of Jeddah
The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars




24/08/2026The IMO is calling for naval missions to counter the resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden
The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri has been attacked in the Red Sea




24/08/2026The honorary president of Kuehne+Nagel has died
Klaus-Michael Kühne joined the family business in 1958




24/08/2026In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tons of cargo (-1.8%)
Containers amounted to 1,581,071 TEUs (-5.6%)




24/08/2026A load of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
It would have yielded crime about 20 million euros




24/08/2026The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer affects only domestic trade, but also begins to affect goods with foreign countries




24/08/2026Assoporti at the Rimini Meeting of Communion and Liberation
Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport




21/08/2026In the second quarter, freight traffic at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%
In the first six months of 2026, the increase was +5.9%




21/08/2026Port of Ravenna, the executive project for the recovery of the "Ex Carni" area is underway
The goal is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area




21/08/2026In July, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -11.4%
In the first seven months of 2026, the decline was -3.3%




21/08/2026Hupac will expand the intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio
From September 7, an eighth weekly rotation will be introduced




20/08/2026A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden
The unit was forced to head towards Somalia




20/08/2026Fincantieri and Viking are turning the options for two new cruise ships into order
They will have a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and will be delivered in 2032




20/08/2026Sallaum creates a company for the land logistics of cars in Europe
It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029




20/08/2026C.K. Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
The action follows the similar one of the subsidiary PPC. Compensation of two billion and over 1.5 billion dollars has been requested




20/08/2026Hapag-Lloyd will acquire 25% of the capital of APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal




19/08/2026In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
In July, an increase of +104.9% was recorded




19/08/2026Cruise group Viking Holdings reports record quarterly revenues
Net profit at $587.7 million (+33.8%)




19/08/2026ZIM also recorded a recovery in the second quarter
The acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd is expected by the end of the year




19/08/2026Last month, container traffic in the Port of Los Angeles fell by -5.8%
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded




18/08/2026Last month, the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
In the port of Hong Kong, a decrease of -1.6% was recorded




18/08/2026In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
In the first half of this year, the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)




18/08/2026A.P. Moller Capital will acquire a majority stake in Globex Investissement
The Moroccan logistics company will continue to be led by CEO and founder Omar El Kadiri




18/08/2026A ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
A crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" died




17/08/2026In July, container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell by -1.7%
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)




17/08/2026Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -6.5%
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)




17/08/2026Offer by the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund to acquire the entire capital of AD Ports
It currently owns a 75.42% stake




17/08/2026In the second quarter, RCL reported an increase in revenues that was outpaced by higher operating costs
Net profit down by -1.1%




14/08/2026Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)




14/08/2026The quarterly financial performance of the Danish DFDS is growing
In the April-June quarter, the rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by +1.1%. Drop of -8.9% in passengers




14/08/2026In the second quarter, container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0%
Revenues up +2.5%. Operating costs up by +5.7%




14/08/2026In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
In Marina di Carrara, 2.52 million tons were handled (+16.5%)




14/08/2026The Strait of Hormuz crisis has a major impact on DP World's financial and operational performance
In the second quarter, container traffic in the group's terminals fell by -11.2%




14/08/2026The port of Koper suffers a decrease of -5.6% in quarterly freight traffic
In June, the decline was -18.9%




14/08/2026In the first six months of 2026, container traffic at CK Hutchison's terminals fell by -1%
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%




13/08/2026In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg fell by -3.1%
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)




13/08/2026The Port Authority of Livorno creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa
The goal is to ensure a unitary connection with the commissioner structure that follows the project




13/08/2026Costa Cruises, change at the top of the management for the Americas region
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will take over from Dario Rustico




13/08/2026In the second quarter, HMM revenues increased by +29.7%
Net profit down weighed down by lower financial income




13/08/2026In the April-June quarter, Evergreen's net profit grew by +43.9%
Acquired the entire ownership of the Panamanian logistics park Colon Logistics Park




13/08/2026Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
The Danish company posted better quarterly performance than its German partner Gemini Cooperation




12/08/2026MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on the MSC Daniela
It combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning




12/08/2026Cargo traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado was stable in the second quarter
Drop in passengers in both ports




12/08/2026Wan Hai Lines reports a +965.6% increase in quarterly profit
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships




12/08/2026In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Loads to and from Italy fell by -40.6%




12/08/2026In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit up by +610.7%
Revenues were stable in the first half of 2026




11/08/2026Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off Yemen
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter




11/08/2026The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive compared to the sea route that crosses Suez
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University




11/08/2026The Grimaldi group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
The ship is the first of five new twin PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu




11/08/2026The secretary general of Trasportiunito, Maurizio Longo, has died
He passed away in Rome after a long illness




11/08/2026In 2025, the revenues of the Fratelli Cosulich group amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Net profit at €20.0 million (-3.0%)




10/08/2026Terminal Investment Limited renounces the acquisition of Tercat
It involved joint control with Hutchison Ports of the Barcelona terminal




10/08/2026Works related to the activation of cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna have been completed
The laying and burial of the pipes that will house the cables has been completed




10/08/2026Acceleration of the process for the redevelopment of the area of the former CIVAM in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics




10/08/2026The auction on August 28 is awaited for confirmation of Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian shipyard Mangalia
Also on the table is the hypothesis of direct intervention by the State through an expropriation of the site




07/08/2026The Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, which specializes in industrial carve-out transactions




07/08/2026In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Cruise passengers down -15.3%




07/08/2026In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna marked a sharp increase of +10.9%
In the first six months of 2026, the increase was +5.9%




07/08/2026In the second quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but fell significantly in June
The ACP introduces new restrictions on the draught of vessels and does not rule out reductions in the daily number of transits




06/08/2026The contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is in force
Delivery is expected in 2034




06/08/2026DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
186 thousand square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the sale imposed by the British Antitrust Authority for the acquisition of Wincanton




06/08/2026DHL flies in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Double-digit revenues and EBIT. Express did well, Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany did less well




06/08/2026More explosions in the area of the Strait of Hormuz
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but the reopening to ship transits still seems far away




05/08/2026Attack two ships in the Red Sea
The Indian "Faize Noore Oliya" sank, while the Houthis claim to have hit the "NCC Wafa"




05/08/2026Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Rising costs affect profits




05/08/2026Shipping associations reiterate their no to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transit in the Strait of Hormuz
The fear is that their introduction could create a precedent that would call into question the international legal framework applicable to the straits used for international navigation




05/08/2026DP World will build a temperature-controlled logistics hub in the Port of Antwerp
Initial investment of 48 million euros which will rise to a total of about 100 million euros




05/08/2026On Saturday, GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will join the already active routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia




04/08/2026Prologis makes an offer of 18.8 billion dollars to buy Segro
The combination will create a European giant in the field of ownership and management of logistics properties




04/08/2026In the first half of this year, Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by +27%
EBITDA up +22%




04/08/2026Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenues up +4.7%
Stable performance in the container carrier segment. The contribution of bulk carriers is growing




04/08/2026In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
In the period, the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)




04/08/2026A bulk carrier hit by a bullet in the Strait of Hormuz
One crew member is reportedly missing




04/08/2026This year 800 thousand cruise passengers are expected in Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city




04/08/2026In the second quarter, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%




03/08/2026In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
In the first half of the year, ship traffic fell by -0.5%




03/08/2026In the second quarter, container traffic in the Port of New York grew by +1.6%
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)




03/08/2026Joint venture for intermodal transport of HZ Cargo and Railtrans
The goal is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe




03/08/2026In the second quarter, ICTSI recorded a record net profit of $363 million (+24.2%)
Container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +14.6%




03/08/2026Another GasLog ship hit while it was leaving the Persian Gulf
Damage to the engine room
FROM THE HOME PAGE
TRADE
WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050
Geneva
The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements
SAFETY & SECURITY
One in ten containers is not up to standard
Washington
WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean
PORTS
Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal
Lugano
The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.
Stockholm
The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa
Hamburg
The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
SHIPPING
The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.
Sana'a/Hamburg
German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed
ACCIDENTS
New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tehran
IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone
PORTS
Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August
Long Beach
In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%
SHIPPING
WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods
Washington
Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk
SHIPPING
T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.
Brussels
If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
TRANSPORTATION
Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery
Bern
The road runs faster than the rail
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
TRADE
Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs
Geneva
The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.
PORTS
Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.
Bremen
It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.
PORTS
APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port
Copenhagen
Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built
COMPANIES
Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.
Genoa/Milan
The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity
SHIPPING
Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy
Cernobbio
Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.
SHIPYARDS
Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia
Delta
The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai
PORTS
Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.
Rome
The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work
SHIPYARDS
Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships
Shanghai
The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons
SHIPPING
In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%
Cairo
In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa
SHIPPING
IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.
London
38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.
POLICY
Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance
Brussels
The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.
SHIPYARDS
The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain
Geneva
This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union
SHIPPING
Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships
London
ACCIDENTS
Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz
Riyadh
Bahri VLCC Sidr hit
SHIPYARDS
Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities
Brussels
BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list
PORTS
In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed
Balboa
The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.
COMPANIES
Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.
Trieste/Kiel
The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions
PORTS
Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG
Manila
The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa
SHIPYARDS
EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia
Brussels
This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record
Anjra
Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
SHIPPING
Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results
Hong Kong
The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.
TRADE
G20 trade accelerates in second quarter
Paris
Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace
PORTS
La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.
La Spezia
SHIPPING
OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter
Hong Kong
The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)
PORTS
Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.
Florence/Livorno
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year
Bern
The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)
TRADE
White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs
Washington
ACCIDENTS
IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden
London/Riyadh/Southampton
The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.
PORTS
CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port
Paris
The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
PORTS
The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
Beijing
In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%
Bremen
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships
Trieste
PIRACY
A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
The unit was forced to head towards Somalia
LAW
CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Hong Kong
The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.
PORTS
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
Hamburg
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal
The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives
Rome
The goal is to improve efficiency, flexibility and sustainability
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.
Hong Kong
Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged
MEETINGS
AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.
Genoa
The event will also host a rich program of conferences
TRUCKING
Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector
Chieti
Illegal employment of non-EU workers
PORTS
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August
Singapore
In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)
SHIPYARDS
Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin
Mumbai
ACCIDENTS
An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Southampton
One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.
PORTS
In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%
Ravenna
A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August
TRUCKING
Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito
Rome
A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship
Papenburg
With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.
CRUISES
The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona
Ancona/Los Angeles
Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS
Hamburg
The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.
SAFETY & SECURITY
The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.
Genoa
More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations
Genoa
PORTS
Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen
Genoa
Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August
Los Angeles
The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones
COMPANIES
Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal
Sharjah/Bangkok
It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
SAFETY & SECURITY
Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security
Abu Dhabi
Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia
Frankfurt am Main
The shares were acquired from the other 20 members
NEWS
US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers
Tampa
Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island
COMPANIES
Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund
Abu Dhabi
INFRASTRUCTURE
Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.
Milan
Construction of the wave barrier is underway
COMPANIES
For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.
Balboa
Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.
COMPANIES
Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba
Portoferraio
Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.
SHIPPING
HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale
Seoul
It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company
INDUSTRY
Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop
Oslo
The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems
NEWS
New drug seizure in the port of Livorno
Livorno
53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru
PORTS
In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%
Brussels
Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively
PORTS
A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.
Genoa
The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.
PORTS
Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.
Ravenna
COMPANIES
MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa
Genoa
The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa
SHIPPING
Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship
London
The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.
PORTS
The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.
Ravenna
Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st
INDUSTRY
MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste
Stockholm
The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.
ACCIDENTS
Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
An accident also in the Indian Ocean
PORTS
Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Taranto
The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment
ACCIDENTS
Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested
Nicosia
Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.
INDUSTRY
Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026
Hong Kong
The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.
INDUSTRY
CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet
Hong Kong
Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%
In the first half of this year, China
COMPANIES
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Hong Kong
Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)
COMPANIES
In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%
Hong Kong
Net profit up 7.4%
SHIPYARDS
Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025
Papenburg
The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros
SHIPPING
Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September
Genoa
It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.
Genoa
The event will also host a rich program of conferences
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPYARDS
The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera
Trieste
The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.
SHIPPING
Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.
La Spezia
The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route
SHIPPING
MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan
Oslo
MOURNING
Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.
Schindellegi
Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958
PORTS
In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)
Madrid
Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)
NEWS
A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.
Livorno
It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals
PORTS
Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini
Rome
Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport
PORTS
Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins
Ravenna
The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.
Algeciras
In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.
Noise
An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th
LOGISTICS
Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe
Vilnius
It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
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